Rutilated Quartz and Kyanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
  
3.53-3.65
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
4-7
  
Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  
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Rutilated Quartz and Kyanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Kyanite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Rutilated Quartz and Kyanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
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Rutilated Quartz and Kyanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.